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Bambusa (Bambusa)
Bambusa are all clumping in nature, which means each one spreads from a gradually growing rhizome, making them tough, prolific, and sometimes invasive. Many are grown domestically, with uses ranging from ornamentation to property dividers, or even timber. Members of this genus sprout up fast; in fact, the commonest species harvested for wood, the Timber Bamboo, can grow multiple feet in height in one day. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of Bambusa
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Bambusa
How to Grow and Care for Bambusa
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Bambusa is a hardy plant genus known for its fast growth and clumping bamboo varieties. Basic care requires a good balance of bright light and consistent watering, ensuring soil drainage to prevent root rot. Bambusa thrives in warm temperatures but is susceptible to cold drafts. The common challenges include pests like mealybugs and spider mites, and fungal diseases under humid conditions. Seasonally, bambusa may need protection from frost and may benefit from mulching in winter, while ensuring adequate hydration during hot summers.
How to Water Bambusa?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bambusa?
How to Propagate Bambusa?
How to Plant Bambusa?
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8 most common species：
Common bamboo
Common bamboo is the most common and easily recognized species of bamboo. It forms loose clumps and is easily spread by dividing the clumps or through rhizomes. This variety of bamboo is often planted for light construction, such as huts, boats, crafts, musical instruments, and even furniture.
Buddha's belly bamboo
Originally native to parts of southeast Asia, buddha's belly bamboo has been introduced to other areas of the world and is now considered an invasive weed in many tropical areas. Because the walls of the culms (stems) are very thick, they are extremely useful for tool handles, various crafts, and punting poles.
Bambusa sinospinosa
Bambusa sinospinosa is a lush, evergreen bamboo characterized by its dense, thorny clumps. These formidable spines protect it in its natural habitat, discouraging herbivores. Bambusa sinospinosa uniquely sprawls with long, arching culms, supporting narrow, tapering leaves. Its adaptability to varied climatic conditions makes it a resilient member of the bamboo family.
Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf'
Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf' is a graceful clumping bamboo with a dense, shrubby growth habit. Its delicate, fern-like leaves set it apart, creating a soft, feathery appearance that thrives in both sun and partial shade. This ornamental bamboo is resilient, adorning gardens as a privacy screen or an elegant green accent, and it can tolerate a range of climates, often used in temperate to subtropical landscapes.
Hedge bamboo 'Alphonse Karr'
Hedge bamboo 'Alphonse Karr' differs from its parent plant, bamboo multiplex, in its stems, growing tall and shining golden-yellow. It's a bamboo cultivar that brightens up any garden and is loved for its capability as a hedge, fence, or natural barrier. Some gardeners consider it a "collector's bamboo."
Bamboo
Bamboo is a fascinating plant with unique features. This plant is prized for its garden usage due to its striking appearance and versatile nature. It is also economically valuable, with its sturdy culms being used in various industries. Not only is it visually appealing, but it also attracts insects and birds with its delicate flowers. With a history dating back centuries, bamboo has a rich name origin and interesting name stories attached to it. Its resemblance to common bamboo plants sets it apart, thanks to its distinguishing features. All in all, bamboo is a remarkable plant with many intriguing qualities.
Bamboo
Bamboo is a popular ornamental and building material in Southeast Asia. It's one of the tallest bamboo species, reaching up to 23 meters. Used in the paper and pulp industry, it has a straight stem and high biomass yield.
Bamboo 'Vittata'
Among the most commonly cultivated variants of bamboo, bamboo 'Vittata' differs from normal bamboo through its strikingly gold-yellow canes, which are randomly marked with green stripes of varying sizes. It is appreciated for its beauty and makes an excellent hedge screen or garden barrier. Individual stalks may grow up to 18 m in height.
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Common bamboo
Common bamboo
Common bamboo is the most common and easily recognized species of bamboo. It forms loose clumps and is easily spread by dividing the clumps or through rhizomes. This variety of bamboo is often planted for light construction, such as huts, boats, crafts, musical instruments, and even furniture.
Buddha's belly bamboo
Buddha's belly bamboo
Originally native to parts of southeast Asia, buddha's belly bamboo has been introduced to other areas of the world and is now considered an invasive weed in many tropical areas. Because the walls of the culms (stems) are very thick, they are extremely useful for tool handles, various crafts, and punting poles.
Bambusa sinospinosa
Bambusa sinospinosa
Bambusa sinospinosa is a lush, evergreen bamboo characterized by its dense, thorny clumps. These formidable spines protect it in its natural habitat, discouraging herbivores. Bambusa sinospinosa uniquely sprawls with long, arching culms, supporting narrow, tapering leaves. Its adaptability to varied climatic conditions makes it a resilient member of the bamboo family.
Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf'
Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf'
Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf' is a graceful clumping bamboo with a dense, shrubby growth habit. Its delicate, fern-like leaves set it apart, creating a soft, feathery appearance that thrives in both sun and partial shade. This ornamental bamboo is resilient, adorning gardens as a privacy screen or an elegant green accent, and it can tolerate a range of climates, often used in temperate to subtropical landscapes.
Hedge bamboo 'Alphonse Karr'
Hedge bamboo 'Alphonse Karr'
Hedge bamboo 'Alphonse Karr' differs from its parent plant, bamboo multiplex, in its stems, growing tall and shining golden-yellow. It's a bamboo cultivar that brightens up any garden and is loved for its capability as a hedge, fence, or natural barrier. Some gardeners consider it a "collector's bamboo."
Bamboo
Bamboo
Bamboo is a fascinating plant with unique features. This plant is prized for its garden usage due to its striking appearance and versatile nature. It is also economically valuable, with its sturdy culms being used in various industries. Not only is it visually appealing, but it also attracts insects and birds with its delicate flowers. With a history dating back centuries, bamboo has a rich name origin and interesting name stories attached to it. Its resemblance to common bamboo plants sets it apart, thanks to its distinguishing features. All in all, bamboo is a remarkable plant with many intriguing qualities.
Bamboo
Bamboo
Bamboo is a popular ornamental and building material in Southeast Asia. It's one of the tallest bamboo species, reaching up to 23 meters. Used in the paper and pulp industry, it has a straight stem and high biomass yield.
Bamboo 'Vittata'
Bamboo 'Vittata'
Among the most commonly cultivated variants of bamboo, bamboo 'Vittata' differs from normal bamboo through its strikingly gold-yellow canes, which are randomly marked with green stripes of varying sizes. It is appreciated for its beauty and makes an excellent hedge screen or garden barrier. Individual stalks may grow up to 18 m in height.
White bamboo 'Barbelletta'
White bamboo 'Barbelletta'
White bamboo 'Barbelletta' is a cultivated plant from the grass family bred as an ornamental garden plant with uniquely colored culms. The culms, the hollow plant stems, are white and blue, unlike those of others in the genus. The striking colors make white bamboo 'Barbelletta' a popular choice in warmer weather gardens.
Spiny bamboo
Spiny bamboo
Spiny bamboo is a robust tropical bamboo with a striking presence, characterized by its dense clumps of tall, erect culms. Its name reflects the sharp spines that stud its lower nodes, a trait that notably discourages grazing animals. Flourishing in warm climates, spiny bamboo contributes to the ecosystem by providing habitat and erosion control through its extensive root system.
Sunburst bamboo
Sunburst bamboo
Sunburst bamboo is a tall, clump-forming bamboo with sturdy canes enrobed in a protective sheath. Its lush green leaves create a rustling canopy that thrives in the humid and warm climes of its native habitat. Owing to its rapid growth and robust nature, sunburst bamboo forms dense stands, providing both beauty and practical applications in its environment.
Giant timber bamboo
Giant timber bamboo
Giant timber bamboo is a majestic clumping bamboo reaching heights of over 10 meters, known for its thick, green culms and lush foliage. Common in warm climates, it forms dense screens offering privacy and sound barriers with its rustling leaves. The straight, upright growth habit and hardiness make giant timber bamboo a popular choice for both ornamental and practical landscaping uses.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Bambusa
Bambusa
Bambusa are all clumping in nature, which means each one spreads from a gradually growing rhizome, making them tough, prolific, and sometimes invasive. Many are grown domestically, with uses ranging from ornamentation to property dividers, or even timber. Members of this genus sprout up fast; in fact, the commonest species harvested for wood, the Timber Bamboo, can grow multiple feet in height in one day.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Bambusa
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Attributes of Bambusa
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Bambusa
How to Grow and Care for Bambusa
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Bambusa is a hardy plant genus known for its fast growth and clumping bamboo varieties. Basic care requires a good balance of bright light and consistent watering, ensuring soil drainage to prevent root rot. Bambusa thrives in warm temperatures but is susceptible to cold drafts. The common challenges include pests like mealybugs and spider mites, and fungal diseases under humid conditions. Seasonally, bambusa may need protection from frost and may benefit from mulching in winter, while ensuring adequate hydration during hot summers.
How to Water Bambusa?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bambusa?
How to Propagate Bambusa?
How to Plant Bambusa?
Exploring the Bambusa Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Common bamboo
Common bamboo is the most common and easily recognized species of bamboo. It forms loose clumps and is easily spread by dividing the clumps or through rhizomes. This variety of bamboo is often planted for light construction, such as huts, boats, crafts, musical instruments, and even furniture.
Buddha's belly bamboo
Originally native to parts of southeast Asia, buddha's belly bamboo has been introduced to other areas of the world and is now considered an invasive weed in many tropical areas. Because the walls of the culms (stems) are very thick, they are extremely useful for tool handles, various crafts, and punting poles.
Bambusa sinospinosa
Bambusa sinospinosa is a lush, evergreen bamboo characterized by its dense, thorny clumps. These formidable spines protect it in its natural habitat, discouraging herbivores. Bambusa sinospinosa uniquely sprawls with long, arching culms, supporting narrow, tapering leaves. Its adaptability to varied climatic conditions makes it a resilient member of the bamboo family.
Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf'
Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf' is a graceful clumping bamboo with a dense, shrubby growth habit. Its delicate, fern-like leaves set it apart, creating a soft, feathery appearance that thrives in both sun and partial shade. This ornamental bamboo is resilient, adorning gardens as a privacy screen or an elegant green accent, and it can tolerate a range of climates, often used in temperate to subtropical landscapes.
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All Species of Bambusa
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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